HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:   Insurance 

TIME & DATE: 10:30 AM, Tuesday, September 09, 2014 

PLACE:       E1.030 
CHAIR:       Rep. John Smithee 

The Committee will meet to have a joint hearing with the Committee on Land & Resource Management to hear the following interim charge:

Examine opportunities to improve the resiliency of the Texas coast to withstand tropical storms. Study strategies to incentivize and encourage hazard mitigation, and consider the current state of building codes and how they might more effectively protect property and reduce losses. Examine the proper role of insurance in protecting the Texas coast. Coordinate as necessary with the joint interim committee created by HB 3459 (83R). (Joint charge with the House Committee on Land & Resource Management)

The Committee will hear invited and public testimony. Although, public testimony may be limited to three (3) minutes. 

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 24 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.